Principal Chemical Engineer - Remote Digital Transformation

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 180.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work allowance

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Pension plan

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Principal Chemical Engineer with a focus on Digital Transformation to lead AI/ML, IIoT, and digital twin initiatives across South Africa in a remote-first setup. You will drive data analytics, process optimization, and automation strategies, collaborating with IT/OT teams and executives to deliver measurable performance gains.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering, 12+ years of experience in digitalized chemical processes, strong

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
• A minimum of 12 years in chemical engineering with significant digitalization, automation, or data science experience.
• Proven track record implementing digital solutions (IIoT, AI/ML, analytics, digital twins) in industrial settings.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering, process control, and operations.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL; familiar with cloud platforms and data visualization tools.
• Excellent strategic thinking, leadership, and project management for remote work.

Aufgaben

• Lead digital transformation initiatives within chemical engineering processes.
• Develop and deploy advanced data analytics for process optimization and predictive maintenance.
• Implement IIoT solutions for real-time monitoring and data acquisition.
• Explore AI/ML models for process control and anomaly detection.
• Design and oversee digital twins for simulation and scenario analysis.
• Collaborate with IT/OT to integrate digital platforms and systems.
• Develop training programs to champion digital tools among staff.
• Evaluate new digital technologies to enhance workflows.
• Define KPIs to measure project impact and stay updated on trends.

Kenntnisse

Python

R

SQL

Data analytics

Leadership

Project management

Remote communication

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Data visualization tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Principal Chemical Engineer with a focus on Digital Transformation to lead AI/ML, IIoT, and digital twin initiatives across South Africa in a remote-first setup. You will drive data analytics, process optimization, and automation strategies, collaborating with IT/OT teams and executives to deliver measurable performance gains.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or MSc in Chemical Engineering, 12+ years of experience in digitalized chemical processes, strong